Although the Advance describes the planned enhancements as “new-fangled,” they have a track record of success across the world and in New York City. In fact, they have reduced travel time in one of the most congested and busy corridors in the Bronx, Fordham Road, by 20 percent. Along First and Second Avenues, travel times have been reduced 18 percent because of these same improvements.

The select bus proposal for Hylan Boulevard would connect the Staten Island Mall to Bay Ridge Brooklyn, improving transit access along this 14-mile corridor. This would provide greater job opportunities to residents in these communities and drive more customers to Hylan Boulevard businesses.

Borough President Molinaro should be supportive of these relatively inexpensive and modern ways to improve bus service in his borough.

[The writer is Associate Director of the Tri-State Transportation Campaign.]